Chapman appears at a farewell ceremony for the International Space Station crew. (Getty Images) Anna Chapman, busted by the FBI this summer in New York City as part of a high-profile spy ring, has become Russia’s newest tabloid sensation, the Los Angeles Times reports. Chapman was swapped between the U.S. and Russia with nine other […]
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Medical-marijuana is becoming even more accessible in Colorado, at least for those deemed indigent by state bureaucrats. The Rocky Mountain State is waiving the $90 application fee for the state’s medical-marijuana registry at the urging of the state legislature. But not everybody is happy, critics argue the program isn’t as encompassing as they’d like it. […]
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A fourth-grade Virginia state history textbook is coming under fire for saying that black soliders fought in large numbers for the South during the Civil War, the Washington Post reports. “Thousands of Southern blacks fought in Confederate ranks, including two black battalions under the command of Stonewall Jackson,” according to the textbook, written by Joy […]
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When you’re the one kid on the ground getting kicked by a crowd, or are all alone walking past a gauntlet of angry slur-yelling mouth breathers, it’s easy to feel like no one in the world is there for you. One teen, Brittany McMillan, decided to the best way to show solidarity with teens who […]
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While others historically have paid tribute to their heroes after they do something heroic, the Miami Herald chooses to stay ahead of the curve. The newspaper and WLRN are holding a LeBron James Poetry Contest to celebrate King James’ arrival before he even steps on the court for his first regular season game in Miami. […]
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New York gubernatorial hopeful Jimmy McMillan, of the Rent is 2 Damn High Party, may not have won Monday night’s debate, but there’s no question where he stands on the rent (It’s 2 damn high). McMillan is the political newcomer among the candidates, but as a self-proclaimed karate expert who speaks in couplets, he’s definitely […]
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Despite being cartoons, The Simpsons are more clever and culturally-conscious than most TV families, and the writers incorporate real-life religion into their lives: grace at meals, Sunday School, Bible references and even an animated version of the Almighty himself. The Vatican has taken notice of The Simpsons’ Christian faith and published an article in its […]
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